Better head gasket than 9333 for my motor?

[Wish4svts]

Good friend of mine who is helping me do my H/C/I swap told me not to cheap out on head gaskets, sound advice. So I start searching and the 9333 seems to be a favorite and MANY people recommend it. I look it up and they're damn cheap... Any better ones for the money?

I'm only stock block, world products heads, systemax intake, longtubes, not sure on cam yet, and maybe a 100 shot twice a year (track day).

[SNEAKY]

They will be fine.

[91CoupeMike]

I use 9333-1s

Many people use them, I'd much rather blow a head gasket then something else!

Just use a good arp fastener. Studs are best but bolts should be just fine.

[greenbullitt]

if you use a bad a** gasket that doesn't fail in a given situation, the piston will likely be your next "fuse"

nothing wrong with a 9333, they work great.

[jlyon]

is there really a difference in the 9333-PT1 and the 8548-pt2? i have the 8548's on my car.

[Wish4svts]

if you use a bad a** gasket that doesn't fail in a given situation, the piston will likely be your next "fuse"

nothing wrong with a 9333, they work great.

I was hoping you would chime in... A 9333 it is then!

[greenbullitt]

8548 is a slightly thinner gasket, used to be a different composition than the 9333, but I think the composition is the same now

[Blackpony]

9333 will be just fine for your setup.

[junior]

I was hoping you would chime in... A 9333 it is then!

I wouldn't listen to that guy!


But yes the 9333 is good.

[greenbullitt]

I wouldn't listen to that guy!


But yes the 9333 is good.

bwahahahaha

[FRANCISCO308]

Ive made 1000hp with 9333's never had a problem with them blowing. Cracked the block yes, but never blew the head gasket.

[91CoupeMike]

Any situation in which a 9333 wouldn't be ideal?

[greenbullitt]

Any situation in which a 9333 wouldn't be ideal?

on this board, probably not lol

[turbostang]

Those gaskets are good for most situations. There are a couple other good ones, but are more expensive. The 1011-1 and 1011-2 are 'performance' gaskets and a bit thinner (if you were looking for a bump in CR).

[Mach1]

Any situation in which a 9333 wouldn't be ideal?

When you want a good quench distance